Moreover, the alterations he had made to his universe could be readily reversed. Veil tears might easily resurface, permitting new void creatures and cosmic mana waves to emerge.
'But it won't come to that…' Alex knew what to do. 'Changing up the laws and adding a few conditions to them would solve the issue. That also means I'll have to carry a very difficult burden…'
Alex was prepared to do what it took if it meant he could get rid of this feeling the axiom brought in him. Upgrading his universe to a higher level--while desirable--was not a viable option right now.
Alex had a feeling this axiom would be more trouble than beneficial in the days to come. It was better to get rid of it now that he had the chance. There was no way he was going to go around snatching other universe cores.
At the same time, he would not allow anyone take the core of his universe. He had already absorbed the knowledge the core granted him--except for the incomplete knowledge.
'I'll find another way to grow stronger…' Alex mused, getting up from his lotus position. 'But for now…' His right hand moved to his chest, disappearing into it.
A soft groan escaped his lips as he slowly gathered the essence of the universe's core. This essence, appearing as a golden glow around him became duller and duller until it completely disappeared around him.
Around his chest was the gathered essence simmering with an ethereal light that slowly swirled around until it reformed the core. Finally, Alex pulled out his hand, bringing out the universe's core.
In an instant, the connection he had with the universe disappeared. But that was not a problem--his senses could still encompass the entire universe with ease. He was a complete god, not a god of one concept.
Alex observed the core silently, feeling his own core urge him to re-fuse with the core, just like how he felt before achieving godhood. He could also feel the core in his hand urge him to complete his evolution.
"Yeah, that's not happening." Alex shook his head. "Sorry, but you're gonna have to be on your own. And don't worry, I'll make sure no harm comes to you."
Alex felt the core express its disappointment, but he was unmoved. That feeling he got from it was an unpleasant one. Not in a bad way, but in a way that felt like he was being manipulated.
'Well, not exactly. But still…' He thought with a pondering look on his face. 'This is weird… or maybe I am the weird one just thinking too much into things…' A soft sigh escaped his lips.
'Let's do this…'
Alex brought both hands around the core, causing the core to rotate rapidly. Then he tapped into his inner realm, drawing out vast amounts of energy. The atmosphere around him suddenly grew violent as the surrounding energies began to swirl around.
A small veil tear appeared in front of Alex as he drew energy from the true void to power his actions. He estimated his energies would be enough to accomplish the task but Alex preferred to be cautious.
'I can't be left weakened after pulling such a heavy act.'
Tapping into his understanding of laws and all the truths he had realized, Alex began to manipulate the will of the core, adding a new set of principles and conditions to the laws of the universe.
A sudden and powerful pulse erupted from the core, spreading outward and disappearing in a flash. Alex had succeeded in adding the first set of instructions: 'Entangle the fabric of spacetime, and direct all veil tears to me.'
That meant anyone with the intention of opening a veil tear would absolutely end up coming to face Alexander. That was his first and most important condition. He had basically forced the universe's core laws of spacetime to follow his will.
Another pulse erupted and spread out like the first, an indication of another successful manipulation. While he was no longer fused with the core, he was still making the universe his body.
'All attacks directed at this universe from the outside will be redirected to me.'
It was a possibility that the forces of the Supreme One would attempt to destroy his universe from the outside. It was a dangerous gamble on Alexander's part, but he was willing to carry that burden.
His expression grew pale despite using the energies from the true void. Alexander was binding his will to the universe, taking on the role of a universe administrator and lord while not being one with the universe's core.
The toll it took on his core, despite his status as a god, was unbelievable. Alex panted, gasping for energy. His core spun faster and faster, drawing in the limitless energy from the veil tear.
"Hah… It's over." Alex sighed with heavy breaths, letting go of the core. "This should do it…"
The universe's core glimmered under its glow, spinning around as if to express its joy. It may no longer be one with its chosen, but with some of its fundamental laws tweaked, there was little to no danger around it.
Alex smiled softly, turning to the veil tear and sitting cross-legged before it.
"I'll still be here…"
He closed his eyes to continue replenishing his reserves. While he was not drained, he did not feel full either. As Alex did this, the core floated around him as if to watch his actions.
Time slowly passed while Alex lost himself in his absorption. He opened his eyes when he recovered completely and even noticed a different glow around his body. This glow was unlike the one he got from the universe's core.
It was an ethereal and awe-inspiring shade of white. A thorough examination of his system unveiled that the glow stemmed from his achievement in becoming a fully realised, independent god.
A self-identifier of his godhood--the natural aura of his existence/presence.
"That's nice…" He would not have known something like this was possible had he stayed fused with the core. "This aura makes me feel freer than before…" He wasn't sure what its uses were, but he would eventually find out.
Alex continued to play around when the space around him rippled, twisted and cracked. The phenomenon immediately got his attention.
"A veil tear." Alex stated, getting to his feet. "It hasn't even been a week since I made the changes." A glance from him closed the veil tear he opened.
"What do we have here?" Focusing on the new veil tear, Alex directed his senses inside. "Well, what you do know…"